Eighteen Kanwariyas killed, several hurt in Deoghar road tragedy
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a devastating road collision claimed the lives of at least 18 Kanwariyas and left several others critically injured in Jharkhand&rsquo;s Deoghar district.
The fatal incident occurred around 4:30 am near the Jamuniya forest stretch under the jurisdiction of Mohanpur police station. A 32-seater private bus carrying a group of Kanwariyas, en route for pilgrimage, collided head-on with a truck transporting gas cylinders. The collision's impact was so severe that both vehicles suffered extensive damage, and multiple passengers were flung from the bus.
Preliminary reports from local police and eyewitness accounts confirm that nine people were killed on the spot or succumbed to injuries shortly after. The injured, some in a critical condition, were rushed to nearby hospitals and primary health centres. Police sources indicated that the death toll may rise further.
Personnel from Mohanpur police station, along with traffic and district administration officials, arrived promptly at the scene to assist in rescue operations and manage traffic flow. The mangled wreckage and scattered personal belongings painted a grim picture of the tragedy.
The cause of the accident is under investigation, though over-speeding or visibility issues during early morning hours are not ruled out. Authorities are now verifying the identities of the deceased and coordinating with relatives of the injured.
As a precautionary measure, the gas cylinder-laden truck was examined for leaks, and fire personnel were kept on standby.

bus carrying Kanwariyas collided with a gas cylinder-laden truck early Tuesday morning

Gas cylinder truck crashes into Kanwariya bus near Jamuniya forest, Deoghar, at dawn

18 Kanwariyas killed in Deoghar road collision

Gas cylinder truck crashes into Kanwariya bus near Jamuniya forest, Deoghar, at dawn

July 29, 2025 | 09:15 IST